27 Juice and Smoothie Recipes

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Smoothies, juices, and more

Just about everyone loves a freshly pressed juice or refreshing smoothie—what's not to like? They taste great, pack a serious punch when it comes to vitamins and minerals, and offer a healthy way to boost your energy. Plus you can be as creative as you want, mixing and matching your favorite fruits, veggies, and add-ins. Your made-to-order drink can be silky smooth, thick and creamy, or even have a bit of texture. (Chia seeds, we're looking at you.)

So check out some of our favorite recipes to get the creative (and nutritious) juices flowing.

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Banana-Maple Smoothie

Kate Sears

Want to power up your morning? Try this yummy blend of yogurt, pecans, nutmeg, and a splash of maple syrup. It’s sure to satisfy any sweet toothwhile also providing 3 grams of fiber and 200 to 300 mg of potassium from the one-half of a banana in the recipe.

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Coconut-Kale-Ginger Juice

TIna Haupert

Need an energy boost? For a powerful morning pick-me-up, try this nutritious green juice by blogger Tina Haupert. It has good-for-you ingredients like apples and kale; is rich in natural sugars to keep your energy levels consistent; and is packed with vitamins A, C, and K.

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Tropical Treat Smoothie

Kate Sears

One sip of this refreshing blend of pineapple, mint, coconut, and fresh ginger, and you'll feel like you are on the beach somewhere warm and sunny. This recipe contains 11 grams of belly-filling protein (thanks to the silken tofu) and a splash of vitamin C-containing lime juice.

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Immune Booster Juice

This orange, grapefruit, and kiwi juice is packed with vitamin C, which protects against immune deficiencies, and vitamin K, which supports healthy bones. This juice also boasts 6 grams of good-for-your-tummy fiber.

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Double C Smoothie

This immune-boosting blend is a great source of vitamin C and calcium, combining kiwi, papaya, and low-fat frozen yogurt or kefir. It's also low sodium and low fat, and even contains 6 grams of protein, which keeps you fuller for longer, and helps you repair muscle.

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Beet-Apple-Ginger Juice

Tina Haupert

For a sweet treat that's also good for you, try this beet-apple-ginger juice recommended by Tina Haupert. The recipe calls for a beet, a superfood rich in iron, potassium, beta-carotene, and folic acid. Another main ingredient is apple, a superfood that's high in vitamin C, but also low in calories and relatively low in natural sugars.

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Mango-Ginger-Strawberry Smoothie

Whip up this fresh and flavorful smoothie; the ginger adds a spicy (and healthy) twist. Ginger supports healthy digestion, and has powerful anti-inflammatory properties, just to name a few of the benefits of this miracle root.

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Power Gulp

Levi B

This smoothie combines kale, apple, grape, and cucumber. Grapes contain phytonutrients associated with anti-aging, as well as flavanols, which stimulate fat burning. The kale in this smoothie has over 1000% of your daily value of vitamin K, which supports healthy bones.

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Total Health Booster

This smoothie is full of vitamins A, B, C and E, providing fuel for your whole body. It even has anti-aging benefits! Lutein, and vitamins A and C increase collagen production, which preserves skin elasticity and firmness.

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Antioxidant Supreme

Did you know that blueberries can improve your memory? These powerful berries are full of antioxidants and support healthy cardiovascular function. The strawberries in the smoothie are also good for your heart, and contain more than 100% of your suggested daily intake of Vitamin C.

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Energy Upper

The flesh and skin of the peaches in this smoothie are full of antioxidants. Peaches also contain vitamin A, which is essential for healthy vision, and potassium, which supports heart health. The coconut water in this recipe is full of electrolytes helping keep you hydrated.

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Post-Workout Refueler

Sweet potato gives this juice recipe a unique (and delicious!) flavor. The almonds are a good source of protein, which is essential for post-workout muscle rebuilding. Plus this smoothie is jam packed with potassium, which balances your electrolytes and fluids.

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Pear-fect Smoothie

This smoothie is incredibly light and easy to make. The pears contain a compound that helps your body burn fat. Enjoy this drink without a guilty conscience as it is low calorie, low fat, low cholesterol, low sodium, you name it!

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Passion-Peach Smoothie

The passion fruit nectar and peaches in this smoothie gives you a sweet energy boost! Not to worry, this yummy drink has less than 100 calories, and yogurt and almond extract give it a guilt-free creamy flavor.

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Power Berry Smoothie

This smoothie is quick and easy and ideal for fueling your body pre or post-workout. Add some Greek yogurt for an extra dose of protein, which is essential for muscle rebuilding. Clocking in at only 139 calories per serving, along with a hefty, 9 grams of protein, this drink is ideal for losing weight and toning up your bod for the summer!

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Spiced Banana-Almond Smoothie

This smoothie is full of protein-rich almonds. The nuttiness combined with cardamom and honey makes for a yummy treat with a vacation vibe. Lucky for you, this drink also packs in an impressive 6 grams of protein (which feeds your muscles and fills you up) and 6 grams of fiber, which is essential for a healthy GI tract.

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Pumped-Up Smoothie

The Pumped-Up Smoothie is packed with iron, promoting blood vessel and nervous system health, and vitamin C, which supports the immune system as well as increasing collagen production (hello natural anti-aging remedy!) It’s also good to know you can enjoy this smoothie without a worry about calories, it’s only a trivial 144 calories per serving!

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Spring Salad Smoothie

Kate Sears

Mix up your salad routine, and toss all your ingredients in a blender and create this green concoction. The avocado in this recipe has plenty of fiber to aid with digestion, as well as wide-ranging anti-inflammatory and cardiovascular benefits. Spinach is also a key ingredient, which we know to be one of the top superfoods, with off-the-charts- vitamin K content, which is great for bone health.

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Wake-Up Smoothie

This smoothie provides a morning energy boost with a jolt of caffeine. Studies show that caffeine has numerous health benefits, including fighting off depression and supporting heart health. This drink also contains a generous 10-gram serving of protein, keeping you satisfied all morning.

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Blackberry-Banana Slim-Down Smoothie

The blackberries in this smoothie contain powerful antioxidants which help fight off disease. It also contains banana, giving you a good dose of potassium, which helps rehydrate your body after a workout.

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Pineapple-Green-Apple Juice

This freshly pressed juice recipe, taken from blogger Tina Haupert, is packed with essential nutrients and enzymes, such as vitamin C and manganese. Manganese supports collagen production, which is vital for keeping wrinkles at bay.

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Belly-Balance Smoothie

William Dickey; Styling: Margaret Dickey

This drink helps give the good bacteria in your body some extra hands on deck. The smoothie contains an additional probiotic boost with the addition of yogurt. The bacteria in yogurt help maintain a healthy balance of bacteria in your digestive tract.

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Fuzzy-Navel Smoothie

William Dickey; Styling: Margaret Dickey

The almonds in this drink are a good source of protein, which is essential for post-workout muscle rebuilding. Plus this smoothie is jam packed with potassium, which balances your electrolytes and fluids.